opportunity to become a hemodialysis tech

[dedicated_2b_RN]

Hello

I want to start by saying to each and everyone how insipring it is to be a part of this

industry we call Nursing and to thank all of you for being here for your siupport and help.

I am a pre req student for nursing it is a long and slow process as my life obligations

and finances prohibit me from taking more than one class at a time.

I have an opportunity it train in a Hemodialysis facility as a tech, they will also help me to become certified I wolld like input and advice from Nurses and Nursing students

as to how this would enhance my future as an RN . I have been told this is a fast pace

and busy inviornment with 12 hour a day shifts all comments willbe very much appreciated

Thank you all again for being in what i consider the greatest profession of all.

[NRSKarenRN, BSN, RN]

Moved to our Pre-Nursing Student forum for support.

[midido80]

Hello Dedicated! I've been a dialysis tech for 5 years, and am a pre-nursing student also. I would recommend you go for it! Yes it is very fast-paced, the days are long, and dialysis is definitely not for everyone, but the experience you'll gain will benefit you as a future nurse! You will acquire a TON of direct patient care experience, learn how to manage your time and stay organized, not to mention you'll be working side by side with RN's who you can learn a lot from!

Recently I was in the hospital for an out-patient procedure, and struck up a conversation with an RN. When I told her I worked as a dialysis tech she beamed, and told me how her husband had been on dialysis for a few years (got a transplant thank goodness), and how much respect she had for the techs. Made me feel so good to hear this from a nurse, I've always had a tremendous respect and admiration for RN's as well! :)

Good luck to you in whatever path you take!

I also wanted to mention that you will become very attached to some of your patients... You will see them for hours on end 3 days a week! Some will become almost like family to you. Also, you'll have patients pass away from time to time, which never gets easier, but you learn to cope better...